Harder than pronouncing that headline is coming up with adequate revenues to Fund Basic Education. Why? See attached and consider the following facts:
- Washington State funds 55.3% of Seattle Schools General Fund.
- Local Levies approved by Seattle voters support general education programs and operations. Levy funds will provide $190.7 million or 25.3% of budgeted resources in 2015-2016, and are the second largest funding source for Seattle Public Schools.
- PTA’s raised and funded over $2M worth of support services and resources within their respective schools. Schmitz Park’s PTA Budget for 2015-2016 is $250K, or roughly 10% of the district-wide total.
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